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Boise State University College of Engineering


Electrifying results shed light on graphene foam as a potential material for lab grown cartilage

Researchers at Boise State University have developed a technique to use graphene foam to stimulate cells into forming cartilage. The study found that applying direct electrical stimulation strengthens the mechanical properties of cartilage and improves cell growth, paving the way for new treatments for osteoarthritis.

SourceBoise State University College of Engineering·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 4, 2025

Researchers discover innovative approach to make novel lithium-ion battery materials

A new technique discovered by Boise State University researchers can create novel lithium-ion battery materials with exceptional Li storage and fast cycling. The process starts from an amorphous material, like niobium oxide, which is cycled with lithium to induce a transformation to a crystalline material.

SourceBoise State University College of Engineering·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 10, 2022

A new frontier in water purification

Researchers at Boise State University developed a new water purification system that uses Ti3C2Tx MXene to remove ammonia from simulated wastewater. The system achieves a 100 times improvement in deionization capacity compared to activated carbon-based electrode systems, reducing energy consumption and pollutant ions.

SourceBoise State University College of Engineering·Journalnpj Clean Water·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 5, 2022